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I'm delighted to be showing 'Porthleven 69 (Vessel)' in the lastest NSA exhibition at Tremenheere Gallery in Penzance. I'll be giving a talk about the painting at 1.30pm on Sat 21 Oct as part of a a special event where 5 artists, will be giving a talk about their paintings from 1.30pm, followed by a talk by Dr. Virginia Button, ‘Some thoughts on the Artist’s Society in a Rural Community’ at 3pm. I'll be invigilating on Friday 3 Nov, 11-4pm. Hope to see you!
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The third exhibition by 'The Freedom in Painting Group', an accomplished group of artists from all over the UK and beyond, linked by participation on our courses in Cornwall.
PRESS RELEASE: 'Since 2011, renowned landscape painter and colourist Ashley Hanson, a member of the Newlyn Society of Artists, has hosted a series of courses in Cornwall, under the banner ‘Freedom in Painting’, attracting artists from all over the country and internationally wishing to push their practice forwards. In their response to the beautiful coastal landscape and harbour-towns of Cornwall - Porthleven, Port Isaac, Polperro, Polruan - each artist has found their own personal freedom in painting. The Group was formed for all participating artists to share work and exhibition news and to continue friendships. This impressive, contemporary, and eclectic collection of work brings the light and colour of Cornwall to Henley-on-Thames. Each of the twenty + artists will be showing three paintings, including artist/tutor Ashley Hanson, who, as part of his teaching, produces a painting on each course. Admission is free to the gallery in Upper Market Place.
On Saturday 28 October, 1- 5pm, there is an opportunity to meet the artists and share a glass of wine. We would love you to join in our celebrations!
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I'm delighted to be showing two recent works, 'Porthleven 66 (Ship Inn Blue)' and 'Port Isaac (Hanging Harbour)' at AKA contemporarary in Cambridge, hanging alongside John Hoyland, John Mclean & Maurice Cockerill.
'Porthleven 66 (Ship Inn Blue)' 70x50cms on canvas
'Port Isaac (Hanging Harbour)' 60x50cms oil on canvas
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Delighted that two of my iconic 'AMERICASCAPES' paintings 'California Zephyr' & 'Sunset Ltd' are now in my portfolio at Rise Art and featured in their weekly selection:
https://www.riseart.com/collection/1402/new-in-this-week
The paintings on show in my solo-exhibitions 'AMERICASCAPES' at the West Gallery, Quay Arts and 'COLOURSCAPES' at the Heseltine Gallery
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We are delighted to open up applications for our exhibition at the Old Fire Station in Henley-on-Thames.
If you have been on any of our 'Freedom in Painting' courses in Cornwall (or the online 'Porthleven' course, you are eligible to participate in our third 'Cornwall, Colour & Coast' exhibition.
Cornwall, Colour and Coast
Thurs 26th - Tues 31st October 2023
Open Daily 10am - 5pm
Each artist is guaranteed to show between 2 - 4 paintings. (Artists attending our Autumn Porthleven courses in Cornwall can apply providing the paintings are dry).
On the afternoon of Saturday 28th October, we'll have a Meet the Artists Open Day with refreshments, that we hope you can attend.
KEY DATE: The last day for registration is Mon 25th September 2023.
Information for Artists
- The gallery is open daily including Sunday and we ask exhibiting artists to volunteer if possible a full or half-day invigilation during the exhibition.
- The hire cost is £350 to be shared amongst the artists plus a £20 p.p contribution towards publicity and drinks & nibbles for the Open Day.
- Delivery of the paintings is on Wednesday 25th October, 2 - 3.30pm.
- Collection of paintings is on Tuesday 31st October, 5-7pm.
We have worked with many of you over the years and hope you will join in this exciting opportunity to show your work. Our past two exhibitions have been a huge success with 20 plus artists participating and plenty of visitors and sales.
To request an Application Form email us at